Archive for August, 2007

Michael Jackson Passes Away

He was possibly the most important driving force in the world-wide beer community over the past 30 years. Starting with his first publication of “World Guide to Beer” in 1977, he has always been a strong voice for the beer community.
A great loss to the brewing community, Michael Jackson (not the dancing one) has passed [...]

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Katrina - 2 Years On

I began a long rambling post about the Katrina-ravaged coast yesterday (the anniversary of the hurricane’s landfall), but became bored by my own self-righteousness. I’ve never been to Louisiana or Mississippi so my attempts to personalize what is happening in that region fall flat.
Instead, you, dear reader, should go out and read for yourself from [...]

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Guitar Hero II

As a follow-up to this post, Guitar Hero II frakkin’ rocks (rawks?)! My constant nagging netted me a copy of the game (with guitar) for my birthday. (Oh, yeah, it’s my birthday.)
I also got, can you believe it, Bioshock on the PC. But, I’ve been playing Guitar Hero since we got back from dinner, so [...]

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Countrywide May Have To File For Bankruptcy

Wonderful.
Subprime Meltdown: Countrywide, America’s Largest Mortgage Lender, May Have To File For Bankruptcy - Consumerist

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Bat Update

The critter is gone. Nothing was broken, although I will say it’s extremely hot covered up in the heat. Yes, I’m a total chicken, but I wasn’t about to be bitten.

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Note to the Entrepreneurially Inclined

If you’re looking for a startup business, may I recommend pest removal, especially of the bat variety. We have a critter currently holed up in our spare bedroom and finding someone to not just remove it, but also inspect the attic for entry points is impossible. Of the 5 numbers I found via Google in [...]

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24-hour shutdowns scheduled for Ann Arbor I-94 ramps

Looks like fun driving in the city for the next few days.

Today, the westbound I-94 ramp to U.S.-23 and the entrance ramp from eastbound I-94 to Ann Arbor Saline Road.
Wednesday, the westbound I-94 ramp to State Street.
Thursday, the westbound I-94 ramp to Ann Arbor Saline Road and the eastbound I-94 ramp to U.S.-23.
Sunday, the eastbound [...]

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